Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 79 – Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Avoiding Gaze

Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Avoiding Gaze
 

Weekend, dusk.

Jiang Ning was carrying a black plastic bag.

Shao Shuangshuang stood at the store entrance waiting for him; she had a new hairstyle, her hair slightly curled, dressed in a black top and white skirt, the fabric of good quality, her demeanor succinct and efficient.

“Come inside,” Shao Shuangshuang closed the store door.

“This is Evergreen Liquid.” Jiang Ning opened the plastic bag, revealing a bucket filled with green liquid.

Shao Shuangshuang nodded, then said, “The certification for pharmaceuticals is a bit cumbersome, my friend mentioned that the drug-related processes are quite strict, it might require clinical testing, with the process taking a long time, six months at the shortest, up to two or three years.”

She left unsaid one thing: the certification process for drugs is costly.

However, because of the excellent effects of Evergreen Liquid, it is easy to attract investors, or even without investors, it could still generate the necessary funds through limited sales.

She continued, “I thought of a new solution, going for food or cosmetic certification, which could greatly shorten the time, sped up to resolve within a month.”

“But a new difficulty has appeared, if the drug content in Evergreen Liquid is too high, even if it's not a pharmaceutical, it would still be categorized as one.”

“Like the difference between alcohol and medical alcohol.”

“According to the preliminary test reports, the drug content in Evergreen Liquid is quite high.”

Shao Shuangshuang felt helpless, that meant, for the short term, they could only sell Evergreen Liquid in small batches, getting it through one strict test after another to obtain the drug certification.

Jiang Ning thought for a moment, then affirmed,

“As long as no drug components are detected, we could pass the cosmetic certification, right?”

Hearing Jiang Ning say that, Shao Shuangshuang was doubtful, “Are you planning to change the formula? But, if changed, can it still guarantee its effects?”

Jiang Ning said, “Shouldn't need to change it, I'll give it a try. I'll give you the results within three days. Keep the certification for the pharmaceutical going, don't stop yet.”

Shao Shuangshuang was looking at Jiang Ning's calm demeanor, ever feeling it was too surreal.

How could he pass the test without changing the formula?

And it's not just about evading one test; once Evergreen Liquid officially goes on the market, it might face various spot checks, even some from competitors.

Jiang Ning didn't provide her with an answer.

He knew some spells capable of concealing drug properties, just needing some targeted optimization to ensure no one could detect any drug components.

Shao Shuangshuang couldn't figure out Jiang Ning, but she didn't underestimate him because of his age.

From all their interactions up to now, she was very aware that at this stage concerning Evergreen Liquid, Jiang Ning had absolute authority, deciding whether she could represent Evergreen Liquid.

Thus, it was essential for her to build a good relationship with Jiang Ning.

The two discussed further on the promotional steps for Evergreen Liquid, mostly Shao Shuangshuang talking, with Jiang Ning occasionally offering some suggestions.

During the discussion, Shao Shuangshuang increasingly realized that Jiang Ning was not simple, understanding promotion just as much as she did.

“It's getting late, you haven't had dinner yet, right? There's a grilled fish place near the department store that tastes quite good, shall we try it?” Shao Shuangshuang invited, a place she frequented with her close friends, and even had a prepaid card.

“Sure.”

Jiang Ning didn't refuse; it was indeed necessary to build a good relationship with Shao Shuangshuang. He could certainly bind Shao Shuangshuang with Evergreen Liquid and Transcendent Power, but adding a bit of friendship would make their relationship even more robust.

Shao Shuangshuang hadn't held much hope, but Jiang Ning surprisingly agreed.

She paused for a moment, then said,

“Then let's go.”

She locked up the store, putting out a ‘Closed' sign; it was around 7:30 pm now, and usually, she stayed open until after 10 pm.

Shao Shuangshuang's car was parked roadside, a newer model German sedan.

They drove to the department store, where Shao Shuangshuang led Jiang Ning into a grilled fish restaurant.

After the waiter handed over the menu, Shao Shuangshuang asked,

“Can you handle spicy?”

“Yes.”

“Okay, one medium spicy.” She also ordered two side dishes, a dessert, and a bottle of fresh-squeezed lemon juice.

As they waited for the food, Jiang Ning leaned back in his seat, browsing his phone. His forum inbox was flooded with private messages; the last component for the Spirit Array, “Blue Glass Silk,” had been identified.

Jiang Ning transferred five thousand yuan to that lucky netizen.

Even through the screen, he could feel the other's excitement; it seemed this netizen was not as well-off as the last one who had played with stones.

Taking advantage of this popularity, Jiang Ning posted again, naming three materials he couldn't find online, hoping someone could help identify them.

As Jiang Ning was using his phone, a ripple suddenly transmitted through his Divine Sense.

Under normal conditions, Jiang Ning's Divine Sense would only extend about ten meters around him, consuming very little energy.

Given his current reaction speed, within ten meters, unless it was bad luck of being shot by a cannonball, there was little that could kill him instantly.

He glanced towards where his Divine Sense touched, and the figures of two women came into view.

In an instant, Ding Shuyan felt a chill on her skin, looked subconsciously in that direction, and then saw a good-looking young man staring at her calmly.

“He is Jiang Ning!”

Although Ding Shuyan had never seen Jiang Ning, her strong Sixth Sense told her that this person was indeed Jiang Ning; she could not be mistaken, as she felt the same way the day the invisible man appeared.

“So it's him.” Ding Shuyan felt an indescribable sensation in her heart.

She still remembered the death threat Jiang Ning had made that night.

Subsequently, she had not dared to defy him, which could be said to be the most frustrating experience she had faced in fifteen years.

She couldn't even resist.

How could a mortal contend against Transcendent abilities?

Even if Jiang Ning killed her, no one would notice.

“Shuyan, what's wrong?” Lin Han asked.

She followed Ding Shuyan's gaze and then saw a familiar woman.

“Ah, an old classmate,” Lin Han thought indifferently.

She had attended Fourth Middle School for high school, in the same class as Shao Shuangshuang, and they had competed against each other, but the winner was always her.

Looking back now, it was still quite amusing.

But ten years had passed, and Shao Shuangshuang and her peers had already fallen far behind Lin Han.

At the last class reunion, Lin Han had learned that Shao Shuangshuang first became a nurse, then returned to Yuzhou to take over her family business, running a small shop.

Now, she just looked like a slightly prettier ordinary woman.

Lin Han did not go over to greet her, those deeply buried memories could just stay put.

Lin Han sat down nearby with Ding Shuyan. The manager of the restaurant immediately came over to greet them; this restaurant was invested in by Lin Han's brother and was doing quite well.

Shao Shuangshuang also noticed Lin Han but likewise did not greet her.

After the grilled fish was served and Jiang Ning stopped looking at his phone, they finally started to chat.

Shao Shuangshuang hinted to Jiang Ning, “The girl you were looking at just now is pretty, right?”

Shao Shuangshuang had clearly seen Jiang Ning's gaze towards Lin Han and said, inadvertently admitting that the young woman was much more attractive than Lin Han used to be.

“Not bad.”

Jiang Ning tasted a piece of fish, leaving Shao Shuangshuang unsure whether he was commenting on the fish or the girl.

“You're quite handsome, did you have a girlfriend in school?” Shao Shuangshuang, sensing Jiang Ning seemed easygoing, spoke more freely.

Before Jiang Ning could respond, she continued on her own:

“When I was about your age.”

Her tone carried the weariness of the elder, reminiscing about the past.

“How so, when you were my age, did you happen to be dating seven or eight boyfriends at once?” Jiang Ning asked her.

Shao Shuangshuang was speechless, finding Jiang Ning rather annoying, but after all, she was ten years older than him and could take a joke.

“Not that, but I remember, at that time, another girl and I chased after a boy. I spent half a month knitting a scarf, hadn't even given it to him yet, and he got together with that girl,” Shao Shuangshuang said regretfully.

Jiang Ning asked, “What happened to that scarf later?”

Shao Shuangshuang: “…Why are you interested in a scarf? Aren't you going to ask why I lost?”

“You lost as expected, because the person fighting over the boy with you was the woman who just walked in,” Jiang Ning said.

“How do you know?” Shao Shuangshuang was astounded, unable to believe it.

Jiang Ning spoke calmly,

“When you said that sentence just now, you looked at her five times, three of which were direct, two were with peripheral vision, and you avoided her gaze—that's the behavior of someone who lost.”

“You!”

Shao Shuangshuang's eyes widened, almost cursing out loud.

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